Bibliotheca Gloucestrensis: a Collection of Scarce and Curious Tracts: Relating to the County and City of Gloucester; Illustrative Of, and Published During the Civil War |
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The main strength of the armies withdrew into winter quarters . Such were the first
fruits of the civil war , and of the miseries that ensued during four successive
years . The winter , indeed , did not pass away without a variety of military ...
The main strength of the armies withdrew into winter quarters . Such were the first
fruits of the civil war , and of the miseries that ensued during four successive
years . The winter , indeed , did not pass away without a variety of military ...
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Excepting two weak regiments of infantry at Bristol , [ 53 ] and one at Gloucester ,
the chief of their strength was drawn thither to prévent the incursions of the
royalists ; and there also they had formed a magazine . . On Saturday , January
the ...
Excepting two weak regiments of infantry at Bristol , [ 53 ] and one at Gloucester ,
the chief of their strength was drawn thither to prévent the incursions of the
royalists ; and there also they had formed a magazine . . On Saturday , January
the ...
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[ 163 ] In the midst of this disorder the forces had greatly increased from different
quarters ; and this gradual augmentation of strength may account for
disagreements that are found in the statements of their numbers ; the highest
estimate places ...
[ 163 ] In the midst of this disorder the forces had greatly increased from different
quarters ; and this gradual augmentation of strength may account for
disagreements that are found in the statements of their numbers ; the highest
estimate places ...
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[ 243 ] Colonel Purefoy , [ 244 ] who was ordered with his regiment of cavalry
April 1 . to Gloucester , escorted the remainder of these arms and stores ; but
every increase of strength , in itself desirable , brought an additional pressure ,
where the ...
[ 243 ] Colonel Purefoy , [ 244 ] who was ordered with his regiment of cavalry
April 1 . to Gloucester , escorted the remainder of these arms and stores ; but
every increase of strength , in itself desirable , brought an additional pressure ,
where the ...
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The king's strength was estimated at seven thousand , horse , foot and dragoons .
Massey felt the want of his horse , and requested that those which he had lent to
Waller might be allowed to return . [ 263 ] Mr. Dutton and Mr. Lowe prisoners in ...
The king's strength was estimated at seven thousand , horse , foot and dragoons .
Massey felt the want of his horse , and requested that those which he had lent to
Waller might be allowed to return . [ 263 ] Mr. Dutton and Mr. Lowe prisoners in ...
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Страница cxxxviii - Olympian games or Pythian fields ; 530 Part curb their fiery steeds, or shun the goal With rapid wheels, or fronted brigades form. As when to warn proud cities, war appears Waged in the troubled sky, and armies rush To battle in the clouds, before each van Prick forth the airy knights, and couch their spears Till thickest legions close ; with feats of arms From either end of Heaven the welkin burns.
Страница cxxxix - Come, my boys, my brave boys, let us pray heartily and fight heartily. I will run the same fortunes and hazards with you. Remember, the cause is for God, and for the defence of yourselves, your wives, and children. Come, my honest brave boys, prayheartily and fight heartily, and God will bless us.
Страница 44 - We, the inhabitants, magistrates, officers, and soldiers within the garrison of Gloucester, unto his majesty's gracious message, return this humble answer: that we do keep this city, according to our oaths and allegiance, to and for the use of his majesty and his royal posterity; and do accordingly conceive ourselves wholly bound to obey the commands of his majesty, signified by both houses of parliament, and are resolved, by God's help, to keep this city accordingly...
Страница cxxxvii - WHEN civil dudgeon first grew high, And men fell out they knew not why ; When hard words, jealousies, and fears, Set folks together by the ears...
Страница liii - Within less than the time prescribed, together with the trumpeter, returned two citizens from the town, with lean, pale, sharp, and bad visages ; indeed, faces so strange and unusual, and in such a garb and posture, that at once made the most severe countenance!!
Страница 14 - So it was that the King's cause and party were favoured by two extremes in that city: the one the wealthy and powerful men, the other of the basest and lowest sort, but disgusted by the middle rank, the true and best citizens.
Страница 210 - ... in the word of a king, that they, nor any of them, shall receive the least damage or prejudice by our army in their persons or estates; but that we will appoint such a governor and...
Страница liii - The men, without any circumstances of duty, or good manners, in a pert, shrill, undismayed accent, said, " they had brought an answer from the godly city of Gloucester to the king...
Страница ccvii - Historical Relation of the Military Government of Gloucester, from the beginning of the Civill Warre betweene King and Parliament, to the Removall of Colonel Massie from that Government to the Command of the Westerne Forces.
Страница 251 - Thy right hand, O Lord, is become glorious in power : thy right hand, O Lord, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.
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| Заглавие | Bibliotheca Gloucestrensis: a Collection of Scarce and Curious Tracts: Relating to the County and City of Gloucester; Illustrative Of, and Published During the Civil War Bibliotheca Gloucestrensis: A Collection of Scarce and Curious Tracts, Relating to the County and City of Gloucester; Illustrative Of, and Published During the Civil War, John Washbourn |
| Редактор | John Washbourn |
| Издател | author, 1825 |
| Оригиналът е от | Мичиганският университет |
| Цифровизирана на | 30 ноем. 2006 |
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